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N. B. D. - 1966 Fender Precision Bass

#43
ExaltBass said:
Your smile says it all! Chromes are a great choice too, (although I generally prefer Sadowsky flats). Once you get your 'groove on' on that neck profile, your smile will even get bigger :)
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Thanks, man!!

My primary concern when deciding whether or not I like a bass - is the neck. As much as anything else, I wanted this bass for its neck profile - both the nut width and the thickness. Sure...it sounded incredible, and it's definitely a player more than a museum piece. I will not be building a display case for it.
 
#44
Congrats! As a fellow '66 sunburst P owner, I commend you on your excellent taste. :D

A fun fact on '66 Fenders..... when I pulled the pickguard off mine, I saw "ES" stamped into the body. I assumed the bass had been previously owned by somebody with those initials who had stamped them in to identify in case of theft. I pulled the paragraph below off a web site:

1966 and the "ES" Stamp.
In 1966, Fender used the "ES" code a lot on their custom color instruments. At least for 1966, the ES code was used as some sort of default for custom colored instruments (be it Teles, or Strats or Jazz Basses). This two letters ("ES" for "Enter Special") seems to denote a special order, at least for 1966. Again this is has been seen lots of times on 1966 documented original custom color instruments. I have also seen the "ES" stamp on some 1966 sunburst instruments! (Perhaps these guitars were special show models, so extra care was taken in their finish.) The 1/2" tall 2-letter code were a factory color code, and are completely different than the 1/2" tall three-digit codes. The two-letter code appears to be CBS/Fender's way of specifying bodies to be painted a custom color for a special order once the body was in the spray booth. If a guitar has a two letter code on the body *only* (and not the neck), again this confirms the 2-letter code was an original factory color code (and does not indicate a factory refinish order). But then there is this question: why do only some 1965-1968 custom color Fenders have this two letter code and others do not? It may have to do with how many custom colored guitars were being painted at any point in time, and the 2-letter code was applied to avoid confusion. Or it was applied just for particular special orders (like a Fender NAMM show guitar or a special dealer/artist order).
 
#46
Engine207 said:
This bass has pre- parts, built by the same dudes, in the same factory, within a few months.

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EXACTLY!!!! Amen Brother!!!!
I don't even know you, but I'm both jealous, and happy for ya!!:bassist:
 
#49
That's a piece of history you have there I would definitely get it insured and I would sell those other basses at double the value that way you can keep them all and if they sell win win sir just tell your wife " I have them for sale honey nobody's biting?" :)
 
#52
mjac28 said:
That's a piece of history you have there I would definitely get it insured and I would sell those other basses at double the value that way you can keep them all and if they sell win win sir just tell your wife " I have them for sale honey nobody's biting?" :)
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Thanks again, you guys! Who'da thunk an ordinary NBD thread would get so much run...?!! I actually sold the T-40 and the Lakland in 16 and 5 hours, respectively. I was busy all day responding to PMs, closing threads, PayPaling and going to the post office.

I'm hoping the Fender Twins move in the next few days, too. The hardest ones for me will be the 70s Classic Jazz and the Lakland. Those two were getting very heavy rotation in my rehearsals and last gig. I'll really miss them. But, the euphoria of that '66 neck... It's gonna be like morphine!! I'll also still have my 4001, fretless, and my almost-complete build.

Obviously, I'm gonna need to look at a Jazz Bass, down the line. Maybe I can combine that need and my love for Lakland, by getting a Darryl or a Joe sometime after I finish paying this off.

I'm gonna post some serious "bass/fire-engine photos on Saturday!! Until then...the Chicago Music Exchange photos...
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#53
When I saw your post on the beautiful T-40 you used to own, I wondered what the mysterious "bass I've been GASsing for" was... That Fender is worth thinning the herd and it's a really nice collection you now have for sale. I'm sure the buyers will all really appreciate them and you get to stay married.
You got a smokin great bass. Congrats and enjoy!
 
#60
Engine207 said:
I did it. I finally freakin did it! After I spent the weekend at the Chicago Blues Festival, I took a walk down Lincoln Avenue to the Chicago Music Exchange. There, amongst the brother P-Basses and sister J-Basses, was my Holy Grail of bass guitars: the 1966 Fender Precision.

My wife doesn't understand, but I told her I'd sell several of my basses ('80 Peavey T-40; Fender MIA Jazz V; Fender 70's Classic Jazz; Lakland Duck Dunn), then make up the difference. Thanks to Marc Najjar, the bass guy there for hookin me up. I should have it Friday morning when I get off shift... all set up with flats, ready to rattle the walls and windows.

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Congratulations, man!
Beautiful bass - if it sounds as it looks: awesome!
Greetings from germany
 

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